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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.50, 2,059.96 and 449.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.50, 2,059.96 and 449.16 is: 673.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.50 : 2,059.96 = 449.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.50/2,059.96 = 449.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.50x = 2,059.96 × 449.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.50x = 925,251.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,251.63/1,373.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.65

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